In a statment released on Friday, May 17, the Coalition of American Metal Manufacturers and Users urges President Trump to terminate the remaining steel and aluminum tariffs. 

Nucor Corporation anticipates decrease in first quarter earnings in range of $1.45 to $1.50 per diluted share compared to 2018 fourth quarter earnings of $2.07 per diluted share. The numbers marks an increase relative to first quarter 2018 earnings of $1.10 per diluted share.

Majestic Steel has completed the acquisition of the business assets of Titan Metal Service, Inc. ("Titan"), a Tampa, Florida-based steel service center and processor.

In the morning of Oct. 3, 2018, Virgin Atlantic flight VS16 landed at London Gatwick from Orlando, Florida, to become the first commercial flight completed on jet fuel recycled from steel mill emissions. 

Industrial Metal Supply Co., one of the largest distributors of raw metals in the Southwest, announced that David Pace has been named President effective immediately. As President, Pace will have responsibility for the Company's strategic direction and growth initiatives. He will report directly to Chairman of the Board and owner Neil Sherman.

EU officials said the tariffs represent $7.5 billion worth of trade. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said the 28-nation bloc will not be bullied.

One steelmaker thinks that the forthcoming 25 percent tax on imported steel will boost business enough to reopen a mothballed blast furnace.